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- Days to maturity
- 69–80 days
- Growth habit
- Indeterminate
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Japanese Black Trifele is, despite the name, a Russian heirloom, also called Black Russian Trifele or Japanese Truffle. The medium-sized fruit is shaped like a Bartlett pear, smooth, crack free, purplish-brick to mahogany, with dense red-brown flesh and a rich, savory, wine-like flavor that holds up in cooking. Plants are indeterminate with potato-leaf foliage and need staking. Early to mid season, about 70 to 80 days from transplant. A practical dark tomato at four to six ounces rather than beefsteak size.
Japanese Black Trifele traits
- Indeterminate potato-leaf vine
- Pear-shaped purplish-brick fruit of medium size
- Crack-free, smooth skin
- Rich, savory, wine-like flavor
- Russian heirloom despite the name
- About 70 days from transplant
Good for
- Fresh slicing
- Sauce and cooking
- Salads
Compare with other tomato varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Black Trifele this page | 69–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Bisignano #2 | 69–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Break O' Day | 69–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Carbon | 69–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Duggin White | 69–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| German Lunchbox | 69–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
| Golden Treasure UR | 69–80 days | Indeterminate | — |
Japanese Black Trifele FAQ
What kind of tomato is Japanese Black Trifele?
Japanese Black Trifele is, despite the name, a Russian heirloom, also called Black Russian Trifele or Japanese Truffle. The medium-sized fruit is shaped like a Bartlett pear, smooth, crack free, purplish-brick to mahogany, with dense red-brown flesh and a rich, savory, wine-like flavor that holds up in cooking.
How many days to maturity is Japanese Black Trifele?
Japanese Black Trifele is listed at 69–80 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other tomato varieties, so check them in the tomato growing guide.
How does Japanese Black Trifele compare with other tomato varieties?
Japanese Black Trifele: 69–80 days, indeterminate. Similar tomato varieties include Bisignano #2 (69–80 days), Break O' Day (69–80 days), Carbon (69–80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Japanese Black Trifele good for?
Japanese Black Trifele is grown for fresh slicing, sauce and cooking, salads.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every tomato variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Tomato growing guide
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- How to Prune Tomatoes: Removing Suckers, Tying In and Topping
- How Often to Water and Feed Tomato Plants
- Tomato Growing Calendar: What to Do Month by Month
- Tomato Problems: Blossom End Rot, Splitting, Blight and Wilt
- When to Pick Tomatoes and How to Store Them
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Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.